A pensão
Example: A pensão onde fiquei era muito confortável e limpa.
Definition
"A pensão" is a type of lodging similar to a guesthouse or boarding house, typically offering affordable and modest accommodations with meals included. It is often used for temporary stays, providing a comfortable and clean place to live for travelers or tenants.
Etymology
The term "a pensão" derives from the Portuguese word for pension or allowance, originally referring to a fixed payment or support. Over time, it came to denote establishments that provided lodging and meals in exchange for payment, much like modern guesthouses or boarding houses. Did you know? The concept of 'pensão' was historically linked to financial support, which morphed into a place offering shelter and food.
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"A pensão" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 181 commonly used words.
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